Top PSAT Tutors serving North Bay
Kacey: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...math, physics, and test preparation. Math and Physics are some of my greatest passions, so I have absolutely loved my experience as a math tutor. I am invested in each of my students' success and work hard to help them succeed. Consequently, each of my past tutoring clients has seen significant improvement. I am a big believer in catering to students' learning styles. I pay attention to whether they are an audio, visual, or kinesthetic...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Applied and Computational Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 34
Ariela: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like I do backstage, I am excited about solving the puzzle of...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Andrew: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...a 4th year medical student at UTSW in Dallas, TX. He is currently interviewing for a residency position in Ophthalmology and is newly married to a second grade teacher. Andrew is an expert in test taking strategies and specializes in pre-medical, medical and general science exams. He has a wealth of experience as a tutor and formerly worked as an instructor for The Princeton Review MCAT prep course, in which he taught 11 courses across...
Education & Certification
Baylor University - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Current Grad Student, MD
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Kevin: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have, and their motivations for receiving tutoring is key to helping a student achieve their academic goals. My tutors have been some of my greatest mentors, and I want to be able to pass that on to my students.
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
Kaley: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...and I have been working with kids since high school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790
Massiel: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also assisted them in Spanish (all levels), AP classes, PSAT skills, and SAT skills. My greatest strength is assisting students get more organized and take better notes when they are in class to facilitate how they study and practice their material outside the classroom. I am bubbly, persistent, patient, motivating, and love helping others achieve...
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University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy
Caroline: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelors degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area in Language Arts and Mathematics and served as a mentor for many high school students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 800
John: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
Education & Certification
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750
Lauren: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...someone else to bounce ideas off of. I am happy to be able to provide that support to other students. Outside of school and tutoring I enjoy playing soccer and generally being active outdoors. This last spring I had the incredible opportunity to climb Kilimanjaro. Additionally, I love to read and write. Some of my favorite books include The Lord of the Rings, King of Hearts, Tragedy of the Whale Ship Essex, and Zero: The...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Current Undergrad, Undecided, anticipated major in geology
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 34
Ben: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am eager to pass along what I have learned from years of studying for and taking standardized tests. There is nothing quite like sitting down in the testing room and feeling cool, calm, and collected, and I want to help others feel confident, not terrified,...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Hallie: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading,...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Alex: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training exercises for the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education. I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As a teacher, I try to "guide learning" rather than just reciting facts or "teaching at" a student. I believe that discovery is the most exciting way to learn as...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Rebecca: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...graduate of Northwestern University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Miguel: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...answers. In my opinion, there is no better way to assess the depth and breadth of one's knowledge than to try to convey it to others. The study habits I hope to pass on to my students are ones that have benefited me throughout my educational career. I graduated salutatorian of my high school and won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Max: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...offering specific testing strategies to different students at different times. I have experience with the majority of science and math Advanced Placement courses, the ACT, the SAT, the general GRE, and the Biology GRE. To me, tutoring is a two-way street. While it is important that I answer questions, I also need to ask them to be effective. I love when students have specific questions about the material they are working on because it means...
Education & Certification
Ball State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Stacie: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy watching all kinds of sports, reading, playing board games, going to concerts, and spending time with my friends, family,...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Jared: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...and was blessed to receive a full-tuition National Merit scholarship for college. I currently have an open major but am leaning toward a degree in finance or information systems. I am fluent in Spanish thanks to a two-year mission for my church. Because of this I am now part of a Hispanic volunteer group helping children learn to read more fluently. I played rugby and football, and I love doing things outdoors, whether it be...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Pre-Information Systems
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Matt: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...graduated from Johns Hopkins University as a Public Health major with a concentration in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields such as elementary...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology
Spenser: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...with a master's degree in Urban Education Policy from Brown University after studying public policy as an undergraduate at Duke University. I hope to pursue a career in education policy in the future, but at present I want to be the best tutor that I can be. Given my passionate about education policy, I understand the important role that standardized tests play in allowing students to maximize their own educational potential. My goal as a...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
Brown University - Masters, Urban Education Policy
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Ruth: North Bay PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in North Bay, CA
...teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them.... Learning is most...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Private PSAT Tutoring in North Bay, CA
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North Bay PSAT Tutoring FAQ
More than three million high school sophomores and juniors take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) every year. In addition to serving as preparation for the SAT college entrance exam, this standardized test also serves as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT), allowing those who sit for the test to qualify for a prestigious National Merit Scholarship. Another version of the test is available for eighth- and ninth-graders as a means to measure their progress.
If your child is thinking about taking the PSAT, some sessions with a personal tutor can get them prepared for this crucial exam. Varsity Tutors will select a PSAT tutor in North Bay, CA, who can work with your child's personal studying style, capabilities, and personality traits. An experienced PSAT tutor can provide specialized techniques for the sorts of question your child can expect to see on test day.
The PSAT, constructed in many ways to be similar to the SAT, contains a Math section and an Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. The Math section includes questions on mathematical concepts, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section has questions on understanding words in context and decoding complex text passages. A skilled PSAT tutor can try to show your child ways to answer each type of question, how to find options that are plainly wrong, and how to get the right answer.
An expert PSAT tutor in North Bay can devise a study plan that could make the best use of your child's time. Parents often spend their money on PSAT classes, books, and software to prepare their child for the test. A personal PSAT tutor can commit the time to make sure your child try to succeeds on the test.
An expert PSAT tutor can also address issues stemming from test anxiety. While most students can comprehend the subjects the PSAT covers, the tension of a test may cause mental blocks to develop. The PSAT tutor can prepare your child by going through drills that feel like the real test.
Personalized PSAT instruction in North Bay, CA, will let your child develop a rapport with their tutor that will ease the learning process. Your child can connect with a tutor in person at home, a public library, or anywhere they won't be distracted. Our online live interactive learning platform connects students and tutors through a real-time video link.
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